Convection Heater Model 2460, 2461, 2462

Homeowner’s Installation and Operating Manual

SAFETY NOTICE If this heater is not properly installed, operated, and maintained, a house fire may result. For safety, follow all installation, operation and maintenance directions. Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

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The Dutchwest models covered in this Owner’s Guide have been tested and listed by OMNI - Test Laboratories, Portland, Oregon. The test standards utilized were ANSI/UL 1482 for the United States and ULC S627 for Canada. Dutchwest models are not listed for mobile home installations.

PLEASE NOTE Please read this entire manual berfore you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow instructions my result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life. Save these instructions for future use.

Table of Contents Accessories Specifications...... 3 • Bottom Heat Shield Installation...... 4 • Clearance-reducing Rear Heat Shields Clearances...... 12 • Clearance-reducing Heat Shields for single-wall stove pipe Assembly...... 16 • 2” legs Operation...... 17 • Warming shelves (Small and Large Heaters only) Maintenance...... 22 • Two-speed convection blower Illustrated Parts List...... 30 • Automatic thermostat for the blower

Proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, woodburning or oil fired appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6 Patents: U.S. - D288357, 4502395, 4646712; Canada - 1235969. Other foreign mechanical patents issued.

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Stove Model Number 2460 2461 2462 A 22” (560 mm) 25³⁄₄” (654 mm) 28¹⁄₄” (717 mm) B 21” (530 mm) 24¹⁄₂” (620 mm) 27” (690 mm) C 29³⁄₄” (754 mm)1135 30” (760 mm) 33” (840 mm) ¹⁄₄ D 16” (410 mm)Dutchwest 16” (410 mm) 18 ” (467 mm) E 14³⁄₄” (375 mm) 14⁵⁄₈” (380 mm) 17” (430 mm) F 26³⁄₄” (683 mm)specs 27” (690 mm) 30¹⁄₈” (763 mm) G 29³⁄₄” (754 mm)6/27/00 djt 30” (760 mm) 33” (840 mm) Log length: 19” (480 mm) 22” (560 mm) 25” (640 mm) Maximum burn time1: 8 hrs. 9 hrs. 12 hrs. Average area heated (sq. ft.)2: 700-1,400 (65-130m2) 800-1,600 (75-150m2) 1,200-2,400 (112-224m2) Range of heat output4: 7,800 - 26,800 Btu/hr. 11,300 - 26,800 Btu/hr. 10,500-27,700 Btu/hr5 Maximum heat output: 35,000 Btu/hr. 40,000 Btu/hr. 55,000 Btu/hr. EPA emissions rating4 (g/h, catalytic): 1.1 1.4 1.3 Weight: 380 lbs. (172 kg) 436 lbs. (198 kg) 634 lbs. (288 kg) Loading: Side or front Side or front Side or front Flue exit position (reversible): Top or rear Top or rear Top or rear Air controls: 2 controls 2 controls 2 controls

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1. Maximum burn times and heat outputs are based on laboratory testing using full loads of seasoned hardwoods, and may vary in individual use depending on how the stove is operated, type and moisture content of fuels, and other factors. Maximum burn times are achieved under different operating conditions than are maximum heat outputs. 2. These values are based on operation in building code-conforming homes under typical Winter climate conditions in the northeastern U.S. If your home is of nonstandard construction (e.g. unusually well-insulated, not insulated, built underground, or if you live in a more severe or more temper- ate climate), these figures may not apply. Since so many variables affect performance, consult your Dutchwest Authorized Dealer to determine realistic expectations for your home. 4. Under specific conditions used during EPA emissions testing. 5. Based on preliminary results obtained during EPA emissions testing.

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Installation SAFETY NOTICE: IF YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- VECTION HEATER IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, Masonry Chimneys OPERATED AND MAINTAINED, A HOUSE FIRE MAY If you use an existing masonry chimney, it must be RESULT. FOR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL INSTALLA- inspected to ensure safe condition before the stove TION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIREC- is installed. Your local professional chimney sweep, TIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS building inspector, or fire department official will be able ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION either to make the inspection or to direct you to some- INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA. one who can. Before you begin the installation, review your plans to An inspection of the chimney must confirm that it has confirm that: a lining. Do not use an unlined chimney. The chim- • Your stove and chimney connector will be far enough ney should also be examined for cracks, loose mortar, from combustible material to meet all clearance require- other signs of deterioration, and blockage. Repair any ments. defects before the chimney is used with your stove. • The floor protector is large enough and is constructed Unused openings in an existing masonry chimney must properly to meet all requirements. be sealed with masonry to the thickness of the chimney wall, and the chimney liner should be repaired. Open- • You have obtained all necessary permits from local ings sealed with pie plates or wallpaper are a hazard authorities. and should be sealed with mortar or refractory cement. Your local building official is the final authority for ap- In the event of a chimney fire, flames and smoke may proving your installation as safe and for determining be forced out of these unused thimbles. that it meets local and state codes. The chimney should be thoroughly cleaned before use. Clearance and installation information is printed on the A newly-built masonry chimney must conform to the metal label attached to the rear of the stove. Local au- standards of your local building code or, in the absence thorities generally will accept the label as evidence that, of a local code, to a recognized national code. Masonry when the stove is installed according to the information chimneys must be lined, either with code-approved on the label and in this manual, the installation meets masonry or pre-cast refractory tiles, stainless steel codes and can be approved. pipe, or a code-approved, “poured-in-place” liner. The Codes vary in different areas, however. Before starting chimney’s clean-out door must seal tightly. the installation, review your plans with the local building authority. Your local dealer can provide any additional Prefabricated Double-Wall information needed. Insulated Chimney Important: Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a dangerous situation, including a chimney or house fire. Follow all instructions exactly, and do not allow makeshift compromises to endanger property and personal safety. Chimney Types Tile Lined Your Dutchwest Convection Heater must be connected Masonry to a sound masonry chimney that meets local codes, a Chimney relined masonry chimney that meets local codes, or to an approved prefabricated metal chimney. Whatever kind you use, the chimney and chimney connector must ST241 be in good condition and kept clean. Fig. 2 If in sound condition and approved for use, either a masonry or a prefabricated chimney may be used.

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Prefabricated Chimneys Guidelines for Installing A prefabricated metal chimney must be one tested and the Chimney Connector listed for use with solid-fuel burning appliances. The chimney connector is the single-wall pipe, or listed A horizontal connector run should be inclined 1/4” per and approved double-wall pipe that connects the stove foot (20 mm per meter) from the stove toward the to the chimney. The chimney itself is a masonry or chimney. The recommended maximum length of a hori- prefabricated structure that encloses the flue. Chimney zontal run is 3 feet (1m) and the total length of chimney connectors are used only to make the connection from connector should be no longer than 8 feet (2.5m). the stove to the chimney. Do not pass the chimney connector through a combus- Chimney Height tible wall or ceiling, or through an attic, a closet or any For proper draft and good performance, the chimney similar concealed space. If passage through a combus- should extend at least 16’ (5 m) above the flue collar of tible wall is unavoidable, follow the recommendations in the stove. the following section on Wall Pass-Throughs. Keep the passage as short and direct as possible, with no more The chimney must also extend at least 3’ (900 mm) than two 90 degree turns. above the highest point where it passes through a roof, and at least 2’ (600 mm) higher than any portion of a Two Types of Connector building within 10’ (3 m). (Fig. 2) You may use either a single-wall steel connector of the size and gauge described below, or a listed and ap- DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY proved double-wall connector. FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE. Single-Wall Connector The single-wall chimney connector should be made of 0 TO 10' 24 gauge or heavier steel, and must have a minimum internal diameter of 6” (150 mm) for models 2460 and 2' MIN. 2461, or 8” (200 mm) for model 2462. 3' 0 TO 10' MIN. Install single-wall chimney connector not less than 18” 2' MIN. (450 mm) from the ceiling. 3' MIN. In cathedral ceiling installations, extend the prefabricated chimney downward to within 8 feet (2.5 meters) Reference Point of the stove. The entire chimney connector should be exposed and accessible for inspection and cleaning. AC246 Do not use galvanized chimney connector; it cannot Fig. 3 The 2/3/10 rule for chimneys. withstand the high temperatures that can be reached AC246 Chimney Size by smoke and exhaust gases and it may release toxic PTL2 fumes under high heat. The Model 2460 and4/1/96 2461 heaters should be vented into a masonry chimney with a square flue with nomi- Chimney Flue Liner nal flue size of 8” x 8” (200 x 200 mm), or a round flue Elbow Flue with nominal flue size of 6” (150 mm). The Model 2462 heater should be vented into a masonry chimney with a Thimble nominal flue size of 8” x 8” (200 mm x 200 mm) square, Slip Pipe or 8” (200 mm) round. Standard Connector Chimney liners larger than 8” x 12” (200 x 300 mm) may promote rapid cooling of smoke and reduction in Flue Collar draft, especially if they are located outside the home. These large chimneys may need to be insulated or have their flues relined for proper stove performance. Floor Protector Accessories to help make the connection between stainless steel chimney liners and the stove are available through your local dealer. ST418

Fig. 4 Sections of a steel chimney connector of at least 24 gauge thickness are fastened together with screws to connect the stoveST418 to the chimney. 7001135 chimney connector 6/00 Dutchwest®

Double-Wall Connector 2. Secure each joint between sections of chimney connector, including telescoping joints, with at least three Information on assembling and installing double-wall sheet metal screws. connectors is provided by the manufacturer of the double-wall pipe. Follow the manufacturer’s installation 3. Secure the chimney connector to the chimney. In- instructions exactly. Most manufacturers of prefabri- structions for various installations follow below. cated double-wall insulated chimneys also offer double- 4. Confirm that the installed stove and chimney con- wall connector pipes. Using a chimney and connector nector are correct distances from nearby combustible pipe from the same manufacturer helps simplify the material. See the clearance charts on pages 12 and 13. assembly and installation. NOTE: Special slip pipes and thimble sleeves that form NOTE: For installations using double-wall connec- telescoping joints between sections of chimney con- tors, minimum clearances must conform to listed nector are available to simplify installations. They can clearances in the Stove and Chimney Connector eliminate the need to cut individual connector sections. Clearance Charts on page 12 and 13 of this manual. Consult your local dealer about these special pieces. Assembling Single-Wall Securing the Connector Chimney Connector to a Prefabricated Chimney SAFETY NOTE: Always wear gloves and safety Follow the installation instructions of the chimney goggles when drilling, cutting or joining sections of manufacturer exactly as you install the chimney. The chimney connector. manufacturer of the chimney will supply the acces- For double-wall connectors, follow the manufacturer’s sories to support the chimney, either from the roof of instructions exactly. For single-wall connectors, follow the house, at the ceiling of the room where the stove is the instructions below. installed, or from an exterior wall. Special adaptors are available from your local dealer 1. Insert the crimped end of the first section into the stove’s flue collar, and keep each crimped end pointing to make the connection between the prefabricated toward the stove (Fig.5). Using the holes in the flue col- chimney and the chimney connector. (Fig. 6) The top lar as guides, drill 1/8” (3 mm) holes in the bottom of the of such adaptors attach directly to the chimney or to the first section of chimney connector and secure it to the chimney’s ceiling support package, while the bottom of flue collar with three #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws. the adaptor is screwed to the chimney connector. These adaptors are designed so the top end will fit outside the inner wall of the chimney, and the bottom Toward end will fit inside the first section of chimney connector. Stove Any soot or creosote falling from the inner walls of the chimney will stay inside the chimney connector.

Prefab (Insulated) Chimney

Flue Gas Direction Ceiling Support Package

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Fig. 5 Crimped sections always point toward the stove so Chimney Connector (Stovepipe) that any liquid condensation will not leak out.

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Securing the Connector Thimble to a Masonry Chimney Sleeve Flue The Dutchwest Convection heaters may be connected Elbow Thimble to either a freestanding masonry chimney or a masonry fireplace chimney. Keep Sleeve End Flush Freestanding Installations with Flue If the chimney connector must pass through a combus- Tile tible wall to reach the chimney, follow the recommenda- Chimney tions in the wall pass-through section that follows. Connector The opening through the chimney wall to the flue (the “breech”) must be lined with either a ceramic or Flue Liner ST243 metal cylinder, called the “thimble”, which is securely Fig. 7 The thimble, made of either ceramic or metal, must be cemented in place. (Fig. 7) Most chimney breeches cemented in place securely. incorporate thimbles, but check to be sure the fit is snug and the joint between thimble and chimney wall firmly Masonry WallST243 cemented. thinble connection Ceramic Flue12/13/99 Liner djt A special piece called the “thimble sleeve,” slightly smaller in diameter than the standard connector and most thimbles, will ease the removal of the chimney Chimney Connec- connector system for inspection and cleaning. Thimble tor Shield sleeves should be available from your local dealer. Block-Off Plate To install a thimble sleeve, slide it into the breech until Chimney Connector it is flush with the inner flue wall. Don’t extend it into the actual flue passage, as that could interfere with the draft. The thimble sleeve should protrude 1-2” (25-50 mm) into the room. Use furnace cement and thin gasketing to seal the sleeve in place in the thimble. Secure the chimney connector to the outer end of the sleeve with sheet metal screws. ST244a Fireplace Installations - Fig. 8 The connector enters flue above the fireplace. If the Above the Fireplace clearance between the chimney connector and either the mantel and/or the ceiling is inadequate,ST244a special protective In this installation, the chimney connector rises from shields will be required. Dutchwest fplc over mantel the stove, turns ninety degrees, and goes back into the 6/00 fireplace chimney. The liner of the fireplace chimney should extend at least to the point at which the chimney Flue Liner connector enters the chimney. Follow all the guidelines Extend Chimney Con- nector to the First Tile of for installing a chimney connector into a freestanding the Flue Liner Damper Plate is masonry chimney, and pay special attention to these Remvoed additional points: or Locked Observe in Open • Check the stove and chimney connector clearances Miniumum Clearances Position to combustible mantel or trim materials. Use the necessary combination of mantel, trim, and connector heat shields to provide the required clearances. Close Off (Fig. 8) the Damper Opening with • Double-check connector clearance from the ceiling. Sheet Metal and Sealant • The fireplace damper must be closed and sealed ST245a to prevent room air from being drawn up the flue, Fig. 9 The connector passes through the fireplace to enter reducing the draft. However, it must be possible to flue. Special Fireplace Adapter Kits to simplify fireplace instal- re-open the damper to inspect or clean the chimney. lations are available fromST245a your local dealer. fireplace flex connector 7001135 6/00 Dutchwest®

Fireplace Installations - Through the Fireplace 12” (305mm) Chimney Con- The Convection heaters may be installed either without nector legs* as a fireplace insert, or with standard legs attached - depending on the safety regulations that apply to your situation, the height of the fireplace opening and your own preference. For either situation, the chimney connector/positive connection kit extends back from the stove, enters the fireplace cavity, and turns upward. It then passes through the fireplace damper opening and smoke chamber and connects to the chimney flue. 12” In such installations, a “positive connection” must be (305mm) made to the chimney flue with a special kit available from your local dealer. Also, special clearance and floor protection provisions must be observed. These provi- ST420 sions are discussed in the Clearance and Floor Protec- Wall pass-through enclosed with noncombustible tion sections respectively. Fig. 10 materials. Wall Pass-Throughs Whenever possible, design your installation so the con- 18” (450mm) nector does not pass through a combustible wall. If you Empty Space must use a wall pass-through in your installation, check All Around Sheet Metal the Chimney ST420 Cover with your building inspector before you begin and con- Connector wall pass through (One side only) struct it in accordance with local building codes. Also with noncombust check with the chimney connector manufacturer for any 6/27/00 djt specific requirements. Accessories are available for use as wall pass- throughs. If using one of these, make sure it has been tested and listed for use as a wall pass-through. All combustible material in the wall is cut away a sufficient distance from the single-wall connector to provide the required 12” (305 mm) clearance for the connector. Any material used to close up the opening must be non- ST421 combustible. Fig. 11 Hollow wall pass-through. The following wall pass-through methods may be approved in your area: chimney connector and having 1 inch (25.4 mm) or • Use a section of listed factory-built chimney with a more of insulation and maintaining a minimum 2 inch nine-inch clearance to combustibles. air space between theST421 outer wall of the chimney and combustibles. hollow • Place a chimney connector pipe inside a ventilated wall pass through thimble, which is then separated from combustibles DO NOT CONNECT THEwith noncombust HEATER TO ANY AIR by six inches (152 mm) of fiberglass insulating mate- DISTRIBUTION DUCT6/27/00 OR SYSTEM. djt rial. • If the stove is installed without legs, we recommend In Canada: The Canadian Standards Association has the use of noncombustible tiles or pavers as shims established different guidelines. Figure 11 shows one to allow air flow into the convection air inlets under method, in which all combustible material in the wall is the stove. Make sure not to block air slots instove cut away to provide the required 18” (450 mm) clear- bottom with shims or remove fan cover. ance for the connector. The resulting space must remain empty. • Place a chimney connector pipe inside a section of listed solid-insulated, factory-built chimney, with an inside diameter 2 inches (51 mm) larger than the

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A flush-mounted sheet metal cover may be used on one side only. If covers must be used on both sides, each cover must be mounted on non-combustible spacers B at least 1” (25 mm) clear of the wall. Your Dutchwest dealer or your local building inspector can provide de- tails of other approved methods of passing a chimney connector through a combustible wall. In Canada, this type of installation must conform to CAN/CSA-B365, A B Installation Code for Solid Fuel Burning Appliances and Equipment. NOTE: Do not vent your Dutchwest stove into a factory- built (zero-clearance) fireplace. These appliances and their chimneys are specifically designed as a unit for A use as fireplaces. It may void the listing or be hazard- ous to adapt them for any other use. ST422 Floor Protection U.S. Canada A. 16” 18” (457 mm) A tremendous amount of heat radiates from the bottom B. 6” 8” (203 mm) plate of your Dutchwest stove. The floor area directly under and around the stove will require protection from Minimum DimensionsST422 for Noncombustible Floor radiant heat as well as from stray sparks or embers that Protectors (Depth x Width):floor protection 6/27/00 djt may escape the firebox. Model U.S. Canada Heat protection is provided through the use of a MHSC 2460 38” x 44” 42” x 48” (1067mm x 1219mm) Bottom Heat Shield. Spark and ember protection must 2461 38” x 48” 42” x 52” (1067mm x 1320mm) be provided by a floor protector constructed with non- 2462 42” x 52” 46” x 56” (1168mm x 1422mm) combustible material as specified. Fig. 12 Be sure to follow exactly the floor protection require- Most installations will require that the bottom heat ments on all four sides of the stove. shield be attached. Only when the stove is placed on a completely noncombustible surface such as unpainted concrete over earth may it be used without the heat shield. Even when the bottom heat shield is installed, you must provide special protection to the floor beneath. For installation with the heat shield attached, use a noncombustible floor protector such as 1/4” non-asbestos mineral board or equivalent, or 24 gauge sheet metal. The floor protector may be covered with a decorative noncombustible material if desired. Do not obstruct the space under the heater. Protection requirements vary somewhat between the A ST423 United States and Canada as follows: Combustible supporting timbers (A) may lie beneath U.S. Installations: The floor protector is required under Fig. 13 fireplace hearths; such situations require additional floor the stove and must extend at least 16 inches from the protection. front and left (loading door) side of the stove, and at least 6 inches from the right side and rear. (Fig. 12) Due to the side loading door, floor protector require- Refer to Figure 12 for minimum noncombustible floor ments call for more protectionST423 on the left side than on protection dimensions for each stove model. the right. If you wish acomb more ustibbalancedle suppor look, increaset the other side of the hearth as well. In Canada: a noncombustible floor protector is required timbers Do not reduce side protection under any circumstances. under the heater also. The floor protector must extend 6/27/00 djt 18 inches (457mm) from the front and left (loading Fireplace Installations door) side of the stove, and at least 8 inches (203mm) from the right side and rear. (Fig. 12) You may install your Dutchwest Convection Heater in an existing fireplace as a fireplace insert with no legs,* or with the standard legs attached.

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To install the heater without legs as a fireplace insert, Clearance is the distance between either your stove or the floor must be completely noncombustible, such as chimney connector, and nearby walls, floors, the ceiling, an unpainted concrete floor over earth. and any other fixed combustible surface. Keep furnish- Many fireplaces do not satisfy the “completely non- ings and other combustible materials away from the combustible” requirement because the brick or con- stove as well. In general, a distance of 48” (1220 mm) crete hearth in front of the fireplace opening usually is must be maintained between the stove and moveable supported by heavy wooden framing as in Figure 13. combustible items such as drying clothes, furniture, Because heat passes readily through brick or concrete, newspapers, firewood, etc. Keeping those clearance it can easily pass through to the wood. As a result, areas empty assures that nearby surfaces and objects such fireplace hearths are considered a combustible will not overheat. floor.You may not install a heater on a combustible hearth without legs. Standard leg installations must Safe Ways To Reduce Clearances include the bottom heat shield. The floor protector Your stove has specific clearance requirements that must also meet standard requirements for freestanding have been established through careful research and installations. testing to UL and ULC standards. Floor Protection for Fireplace Clearance requirements have been established to meet every installation possibility, and they involve the combi- Installations with Standard Legs nation of basic variables: Fireplace installations with the standard legs and the • When the stove has no listed heat shield bottom heat shield must have a floor protector of the same construction as that specified for freestanding in- • When the stove has a listed heat shield stallations: 1/4” non-asbestos mineral board or equiva- • When the wall has no heat shield lent, or 24 gauge sheet metal (that may be covered with • When the wall has a heat shield a decorative noncombustible material if you desire). • When the stove has a double-wall chimney con- The floor protector must extend at least 16” (406 mm) nector. [18” / 457 mm in Canada] from the front of the stove • When the stove has a single-wall connector and from the left (loading door) side, and at least 6” wit heat shields, or without heat shields. (152 mm) from the right side and rear. It must also provide protection beneath any horizontal runs of the In general, the greatest clearance is required when you chimney connector, including 2” to either side. locate a stove with no heat shield near a wall with no heat shield. The least clearance is required when both Many raised hearths will extend less than the required the stove and the wall have heat shields. Reducing a distance from the front of the heater when it is installed. stove clearance may require a listed heat shield on the In such cases, sufficient floor protection, as described chimney connector as well, or a double-wall connector. above, must be added to extend the hearth 16” (406 mm) [18” (457 mm) in Canada]. Clearances may be reduced only by means approved by the regulatory authority and in accordance with the Hearth rugs do not satisfy the requirements for floor clearances listed in this manual. The charts and sample protection. installations that follow list all the clearances required Fireplace insert installations also have specific clear- for the various installation configurations of Dutchwest ance requirements to the side walls, side decorative Convection Heaters. trim, and fireplace mantel. This information is found in “Fireplace Installation Clearances” in this section. REMINDER- FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATIONS WITHOUT LEGS ARE PERMISSIBLE ONLY IF THE HEARTH IS COMPLETELY NONCOMBUSTIBLE, SUCH AS UNPAINTED CONCRETE OVER EARTH. Keep the Stove a Safe Distance From Surrounding Materials Both a stove and its chimney connector radiate heat in all directions when operating. A safe installation requires that adequate clearance be maintained between the stove and nearby combustible materials to ensure that such materials do not overheat.

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ST426 ST424 Model: 2460 2461 2462 Fig. 14 Extra floor protection may be required for the fire- Side Walls (S) 20” (510mm) 24” (610mm) 23” (580mm) place hearth, even if your stove is installed with the legs and Trim (T) 12” (300mm) 12” (300mm) 12” (30mm) ST426 the bottom heat shield.ST424 Mantel (M) 20” (510mm) 20” (510mm) 20” (510mm) fireplace dutchwest clearances on hearth Fig. 15 Minimum clearances for fireplace installation. Recom- Fireplace Installation6/00 Clearances mended clearances must be maintained between stove and A fireplace installation requires special clearance be- the surrounding combustible components. tween the: • Side of the stove and the right and left walls • Side of the stove and the decorative side trim on the fireplace face • Top of the stove and the mantel In addition, both Fireplace Adaptor and Fireplace Insert installations have special floor protection requirements that are addressed in the section on Floor Protection.

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Designing a Safe Installation Clearance Chart Reference Diagrams The section that follows contains charts with the infor- Refer to the diagrams below when using the Stove mation that you’ll need to make your installation safe. and Chimney Connector Clearance Chart which fol- Included are a chart to tell you exactly where to cut the lows. For example, the letter “A” gives the minimum hole in the ceiling so that the stove will meet clearance side clearance for installations in which the stove is not requirements, a chart that gives stove clearances for equipped with a rear heat shield and the wall beside all installations, and a chart to illustrate the required the stove is not protected. “D” gives the minimum side sizes of wall shields for various installations. clearance when the stove does not have a rear heat shield, but the wall is protected. Refer to these charts as you plan the installation and do not compromise on any of the dimensions listed. Measure clearance distances from the top plate of the stove or chimney connector to the wall, not the wall protector. Unprotected Surfaces Protected Surfaces Parallel Installations Corner Installations Parallel Installations Corner Installations

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Stove and Chimney Connector Clearance Charts Model 2460 Small Convection, and Model 2461 Large Convection: UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Corner Corner Parallel Installations Installations Parallel Installations Installations Stove Clearance Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner No heat shields [A] 22” (560 mm) [B] 24” (610 mm) [C] 18” (460 mm) [D] 12” (300 mm) [E] 14” (360 mm) [F] 10” (250 mm) Rear exit, rear h.s. [G] 22” (560 mm) [H] 14” (360 mm) N/A [I] 12” (300 mm) [J] 12” (300 mm) N/A Top exit1, rear h.s. Single-wall connector [K] 22” (560 mm) [L] 24” (610 mm) [M] 18” (460 mm) [N] 12” (300 mm) [O] 14” (360 mm) [P] 10” (250 mm) No connector h.s. Top exit1,2 , rear h.s. Single-wall connec- [K] 22” (560 mm) [L] 14” (360 mm) [M] 15” (380 mm) [N] 12”(300 mm) [O] 12” (360 mm) [P] 8” (200 mm) tor with connector h.s. Top exit1 , rear h.s. Double-wall connector [K] 22” (560 mm) [L] 19” (480 mm) [M] 15” (380 mm) [N] 12” (300 mm [O] 11” (280 mm) [P] 8” (200 mm)

Chimney Connector Clearance: Single-wall connector 19” 480 mm) 9” (230 mm) No connector h.s Single-wall2 connector 9” (360 mm) 7” (180 mm) With connector h.s. Double-wall connector 14” (360 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Front Clearance to Combustibles: 48” (1220 mm) (All Installations) Model 2462 Extra-Large Convection: UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES Corner Corner Parallel Installations Installations Parallel Installations Installations Stove Clearance Side Rear Corner Side Rear Corner No heat shields [A] 20” (510 mm) [B] 23” (580 mm) [C] 18” (460 mm) [D] 18” (460 mm) [E] 18” (460 mm) [F] 17” (430 mm) Rear exit, rear h.s. [G] 20” (510 mm) [H] 18” (460 mm) N/A [I] 18” (460 mm) [J] 12” (300 mm) N/A Top exit1, rear h.s. Single-wall connector [K] 20” (510 mm) [L] 23” (580 mm) [M] 18” (460 mm) [N] 18” (460 mm) [O] 18” (460 mm) [P] 17” (430 mm) No connector h.s. Top exit1,2,3,4 , rear h.s. Single-wall connec- [K] 20” (510 mm) [L] 18” (460 mm) [M] 17” (430 mm) [N] 18” (460 mm) [O] 12” (300 mm) [P] 15” (380 mm) tor with connector h.s. Top exit1 , rear h.s. Double-wall connector [K] 20” (510 mm) [L] 14” (360 mm) [M] 16” (410 mm) [N] 18” (460 mm) [O] 12” (300 mm) [P] 15” (380 mm)

Chimney Connector Clearance: Single-wall connector 18” (460 mm) 13” (330 mm) No connector h.s Single-wall2 connector 13” (330 mm) 7” (180 mm) With connector h.s. Double-wall connector 8” (200 mm) 6” (150 mm)

Front Clearance to Combustibles: 48” (1220 mm) (All Installations)

1. Shielding for a top exit stove must include a shield insert to protect the should be 24 gauge sheet metal or equivalent mounted on 1” (25 mm) area behind the flue collar. non-combustible spacers 1” (25 mm) below ceiling. 2. Chimney connector heat shields must extend exactly 24” (610 mm) 4. Chimney connector heat shields must extend to within 1” (25 mm) or less above the flue collar of the stove. of the ceiling heat shield for installations venting straight up to a factory-built 3. Model 2462 Only: All installations using single wall connector pipe with chimney. In top exit installations using an elbow to vent to the rear, the connector heat shield straight up to a factory built chimney require a 24” chimney connector must be shielded over the entire vertical length. (610 mm) diameter or square ceiling heat shield. The ceiling heat shield 5. If a single-wall oval-to-round adaptor is used, a shield must be used to protect combustibles to the rear of the adaptor.

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Distance from Center of Flue Collar to Wall in Top-Exit Installations Dutchwest Convection Heaters equipped with rear heat shields NOTE: These are not clearance distances. These measurements indicate where the centerline of the flue collar will be for various installations. Measurements are from the centerline of the flue collar to the wall, not the wall protector.

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ST427

UNPROTECTED SURFACES PROTECTED SURFACES ST427 Corner Corner Parallel Installationsdutchwest Installations Parallel Installations Installations Chimney Connector Side Rearflue centerline Corner Side Rear Corner MODEL 2460 (Small Convection) 6/30/00 djt Listed, Approved Double-wall [A] 33” (840 mm) [B] 18” (460 mm) [C] 25” (640 mm) [D] 23” (580 mm) [E] 10” (250 mm) [F] 15” (380mm) Single Wall, with Connector Heat Shields [A] 33” (840 mm) [B] 13” (330 mm) [C] 22” (560 mm) [D] 23” (580 mm) [E] 11” (580 mm) [F] 15” (380 mm) Single Wall, without Connector Heat Shields [A] 33” (840 mm) [B] 23” (580 mm) [C] 25” (640 mm) [D] 23” (580 mm) [E] 13” (330 mm) [F] 17” (430 mm)

MODEL 2461 (Large Convection) Listed, Approved Double-wall [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 18” (460 mm) [C] 27” (690 mm) [D] 25” (640 mm) [E] 10” (250 mm) [F] 17” (430 mm) Single Wall, with Connector Heat Shields [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 13” (330 mm) [C] 24” (610 mm) [D] 25” (640 mm) [E] 11” (280 mm) [F] 17” (430 mm) Single Wall, without Connector Heat Shields [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 23” (580 mm) [C] 27” (690 mm) [D] 25” (640 mm) [E] 13” (330 mm) [F] 19” (480 mm)

MODEL 2462 (Extra-Large Convection) Listed Approved Double-Wall [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 13” (330 mm) [C] 26” (660 mm) [D] 33” (660 mm) [E] 11” (280 mm) [F] 25” (640 mm) Single Wall, with Heat Shields [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 17” (430 mm) [C] 29” (740 mm) [D] 33” (840 mm) [E] 11” (280 mm) [F] 25” (640 mm) Single Wall, without Heat Shields [A] 35” (890 mm) [B] 22” (560 mm) [C] 33” (840 mm) [D] 33” (840 mm) [E] 17” (430 mm) [F] 27” (690 mm)

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Wall Heat Shield Dimensions DutchWest Convection Heaters, Models #2460 (Small), #2461 (Large), and #2462 (Extra Large)

60” (1525mm) Top Exit 48” 48” (1220mm) (1220mm) Rear Exit

Spaced 1” 36” (910mm) Spaced 1” 60” (1525mm) Centered Behind Stove (25mm) (25mm) ST428 from Floor from Floor ST429

Fig. 16 Rear wall protection. Fig. 17 Sidewall protection.

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48” (1220mm)

Spaced 1” (25mm) ST430 from Floor Fig. 18 Corner wall protection.

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Assembly Your convection heater requires some assembly. Left Leg Follow the directions carefully and refer to the parts Door diagram at the back of this manual. Handle Holder CAUTION: The Dutchwest Convection Heater is very heavy. To prevent personal injury or damage, either to the stove or your home, have two or more people to help move it. Heat Shield Unpack the Parts Bracket Hex Head Bolt Remove all loose parts from the firebox and the ash & Washer pan. Check to make sure all the parts are included and intact. You should have received: • 1 fully assembled heater body, (with catalytic burner installed at the factory) • 4 legs • 1 ash pan • 1 probe thermometer • 1 handle assembly ST431 • 1 strip of Interam™ gasket (for the catalytic burner) Fig. 19 To attach the legs, remove the bolts from the stove • 1 hardware bag, containing the following parts: bottom and reassemble with the handle holder, heat shield • (3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws, (to attach the brackets (if necessary) and washers. chimney connector to the flue collar) door handle insert holder on the bolt for the left rear • (1) 1/8” Allen wrench, (to tighten the door latch) or either front leg. (Fig.ST431 19) dutchwest • (1) 5/32” Allen wrench, (to tighten the damper 3. Slide the leg into positionattach legs around the bolt and fasten handle) it finger-tight. Repeat7/5/00 this djt process for all four (4) • (4) washers, (used with the leg bolts to attach legs legs. to the stove) 4. Fasten, finger-tight, the bottom heat shield to the • (1) door handle insert holder for storing the handle brackets using the four (4) 1/4-20 x 1/2” bolts with assembly when it is not in use. nuts. The four hex-head leg bolts have been installed in the IMPORTANT: For heat shields with one side painted, appropriate holes in the bottom of the stove. the unpainted, reflective side should always face the If any parts are missing or damaged, immediately notify stove to properly reflect the heat and fulfill its protec- your Dutchwest dealer for replacements. Do not install tive function. your stove without having all necessary parts or by us- 5. Adjust the bracket’s position on each leg as needed ing damaged parts. until the shield fits. (Fig. 20) * A Bottom Heat Shield is required in many instal- 6. Use a 7/16” wrench to tighten the shield securely to lations. Refer to the floor protection information the brackets and a 9/16” wrench to tighten the leg found in the Installation Section of this manual. bolts securely to the stove. If your stove was not shipped with legs - 7. Carefully raise the stove onto its legs. Attach the Legs and Bottom Heat Shield NOTE: If heat shields are not properly installed and maintained, a house fire may result. For safety, follow these instructions. Contact local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. 1. Place the stove on its back. Tilt it carefully, it is heavy. Use 4 x 4 blocking to make it easier to tilt the stove. Protect surrounding flooring. 2. The tops of the legs are slotted. Remove each leg Bottom Heat Shield bolt from the bottom of the stove and then replace it ST912 with a heat shield bracket and a washer. Place the Fig. 20 Bottom heat shield in place on bottom of stove. 16 7001135

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Operation

Heater Controls and Features Air Controls The Dutchwest Convection Heater has two air controls that regulate the amount of air drawn into the stove. Generally, more air entering the stove allows the fire to burn hotter and faster, while less air decreases heat output while prolonging the overall burn time. The Primary Air control lever is located at the lower front edge of the left side (looking from the front of the stove). (Fig. 21) The lever operates the two air inlet shutters which are on the front of the stove. Opening the inlet shutters provides air for primary combustion.

Pull Control Air Inlet Damper Lever Forward Shutter to Open Air Shutters Secondary Air Inlet ST433 Side Loading Door Fig. 22 Opening the primary air supply.

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Front Loading Door

ST432 Fig. 21 The heater controls.

To open the shutters, turn the lever counterclockwise. The shutters are all the way open when the lever points toward the front at a ”4:30” position.ST432 (Fig. 22) To close the shutters, turn the lever clockwise. The shutters are fully closed when the lever pointsDutchwest straight down. (Fig. 23) heat control The secondary air inlet, over the8/28/00 side door, djt admits air to the catalytic combustor only, for high efficiency at ST434 high combustor temperatures. Use a gloved hand or the metal tip of the door handle to adjust this inlet. Opening Fig. 23 Closing the primary air supply. or closing this inlet will not strengthen the fire; generally this inlet should be about one turn open for low fires, and 1¹⁄₂ to 2 turns for medium and high fires. ST434 Dutchwest heat control close 17 7001135 8/28/00 djt Dutchwest®

Damper Function Burn Only High-Quality Fuel The Damper is operated by moving the handle on Your heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Do the upper left side of the stove. (Fig. 24) It has two not burn other fuels. Never burn pressure-treated wood, positions: OPEN, to start the fire and load fuel, and painted or stained wood, or glossy newsprint. CLOSED, for greatest efficiency and heat. When the High efficiencies and low emissions are possible when damper is closed, exhaust gases pass through an insu- burning air-dried, seasoned woods as compared to soft- lated catalytic burner before flowing into the chimney. woods or freshly cut hardwoods. Avoid burning “green” Use the door insert handle to rotate the damper handle. wood that has not been properly seasoned. Turn it counterclockwise to open the damper and clock- The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech, wise to close it. You will feel resistance as the damper ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and mechanism engages into the open (counterclockwise) air-dried outside under cover for at least one year. If position. hardwood is not available, tamarack, yellow pine, white The stove damper must be open when you start a fire, pine, Eastern red cedar, fir, and redwood are softwoods load fuel, or before you open either door for any reason. that are commonly burned. They too should be prop- Load Doors erly dried. The length of the wood should be the same as that specified for your particular stove. Avoid using A Side Loading Door allows the easiest loading of wood that has been dried more than two years. Often wood logs. The Front Door opens for adding an occa- gray in color, this wood burns very quickly, resulting in sional log to the fire. Always be sure to open the stove short burn time and diminished stove performance. If damper before opening either door. you must burn it, mix it in with greener wood to slow the burn. Successful Wood Burning Store your firewood under cover to keep it dry. Even for Woodburning is often said to be more of an art than a short-term storage, keep wood a safe distance from the science. You’ll easily master the art if you start by using heater and keep it clear of the areas around the heater good, dry fuel and by understanding how the stove’s air used for refueling and ash removal. supply system operates.

Open Closed Door Insert Handle

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Use the Air Control Settings Primary Air Catalyst Air that Work Best for You No single combination of control settings will fit every situation. Each installation will differ depending on the Low 1/2 turn open quality of the fuel, the amount of heat desired, and how long you wish the fire to burn. Medium 1¹⁄₂ turn open Control settings also depend on your particular instal- High 1¹⁄₂ to 2 turns open lation’s “draft,” or the force that moves air from the High stove up through the chimney. Draft is affected by such Med. things as the height, type, and location of the chimney, Closed Low local geography, nearby obstructions, and other factors. Position of primary air control Number of turns the air control Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in lever for different burn rates. is open for different burn rates. the stove. On the other hand, too little draft can cause Fig. 25 Primary and Catalyst air settings. backpuffing into the room and/or the “plugging” of the chimney and catalytic burner. Notice that changes in the weather have a strong effect How do you know if your draft is excessively high or on chimney draft. Higher outdoor temperatures and low? Symptoms of too much draft include an uncontrol- lower air pressure both weaken draft; lower tempera- lable burn or a glowing-red part of the stove or chimney tures and higher air pressure encourage a stronger connector. A sign of inadequate draft is smoke leaking draft. An exception to this is in installations with outdoor into the room through the stove or chimney connector chimneys; since these lose heat to the outdoors, it joints. takes longer to warm them up initally, and it takes more When first using the stove, keep a record of the results heat to keep them warm, especially during very low you achieve from different control settings. You will temperatures outdoors. find that specific control settings will give you a fixed Most installations do not require a large amount of amount of heat. It may take a week or two to determine combustion air, especially if adequate draft is available. the amount of heat and the length of burn you should Do not attempt to increase the firing rate of your heater expect from various control settings. by altering the air control adjustment range outlined in Notice that the probe thermometer on the stove top tells these directions. you the temperature of the catalytic burner only; it does In some newer homes that are well insulated and not tell you how hot the firebox is. Normal range for the weather-tight, poor draft may result from insufficient catalyst is 600 to 1400˚ F (315 to 760˚C ). The catalyst air in the house. In such instances, an open window temperatures are very intense (far more intense than near the stove on the windward side of the house (side any other part of the stove) but they are also very local- against which the wind is blowing) will provide the fresh ized. air needed. You should put a magnetic surface thermometer on the Use the air control settings indicated in Figure 24 as side door. This is the only single-thickness area of the a starting point to help determine the best settings for firebox, and it’s a handy location since you’ll use the your installation. side door more than any other. DO NOT OPERATE THE STOVE WITH THE ASH The normal range of firebox temperatures is 400 to DOOR OPEN. OPERATION WITH THE ASH DOOR 650˚ F (190 to 330˚ C). Temperatures below this range OPEN CAN CAUSE AN OVERFIRING CONDITION can encourage creosote formation in the stovepipe and TO OCCUR. OVERFIRING THE STOVE IS DANGER- chimney; higher temperatures can cause stove parts to OUS AND CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, burn out prematurely. Always operate the stove accord- INJURY, OR LOSS OF LIFE. ing to firebox temperatures. Besides the air control, you can manage the stove’s heat output and burn time by how much wood you load at at a time.

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How to Build and Maintain a Wood Fire NOTE: An especially large, outdoor, or cold chimney may need to be “primed,” or warmed up, before it will Loading Wood draw sufficiently to start a fire. If this is the case, roll up Your Dutchwest Convection Heater accepts wood from a couple pieces of newspaper, place them on top of the both the front and side. Front loading is useful for kin- kindling and toward the back of the stove, light them, dling a new fire and adding an occasional log, however, and close the doors. This should heat the chimney we recommend side loading as most convenient when enough to initiate a draft. adding several logs at a time. Always be certain that Once the draft is established, open the front door and the stove damper is open before opening either door. light the rest of the fuel from the bottom. Do not light WARNING: OPERATE YOUR DUTCHWEST CON- the main bed of fuel until the chimney begins drawing. VECTION HEATER ONLY WITH THE DOORS FULLY Repeat the procedure as often as necessary if the initial CLOSED EXCEPT WHEN REFUELING. attempt is unsuccessful. THIS STOVE IS HOT WHILE IN OPERATION! KEEP Step 4. After a lively fire has been established, (ap- CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY. prox. 30 minutes) close the stove damper. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Step 5. Close the primary air control to a medium low setting. The fire volume will diminish immediately, but Break-in Fires the stove will continue to warm up. Maintain control of If your stove is new or has new cast iron replacement the fire using the primary air control. Reduce the setting parts, “season” the new cast iron with a few break-in for a smaller fire, increase the setting for a hotter, more fires. Follow Steps 1-3 below. Then let the fire burn intense fire. Refer back to the air control settings chart out. Do not close the damper. Maintain a small, but not on pages19. smoky, fire by adjusting the primary air control. After Step 6. Open the catalyst air control. Refer back to the the break-in fires, continue with Step 4. air control settings chart on page 19. The stove’s paint and cement will emit a slight odor DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER. Overfiring may as these materials cure during the first few fires. You cause a house fire, or can result in permanent damage may wish to provide extra ventilation near the stove by to the stove. If a part of the stove or the chimney con- partially opening a door or window when the odor is nector glows, you are overfiring. present. Reloading and Reviving the Fire Lighting the Fire Open the stove damper and wait at least thirty seconds Step 1. Open the stove damper. Fully open the pri- for the draft to increase. Open the door slowly and add mary air control and close the secondary (catalyst) air the fuel. Split firewood will fill the firebox more com- control. pletely than will unsplit wood and will thereby reduce Step 2. Lay some crumpled newspapers in the stove. the frequency of reloading. Place six or eight finger-width size pieces of dry kindling You may find that the fire intensity will decrease after on the paper. On the kindling, lay two or three larger reloading, particularly if the loading door is open a sticks of split dry wood approximately 1-2” (25-50 mm) long time. Stimulate the fire by increasing the primary thick. air supply and leave the stove damper open. Then as DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START soon as the fire is reestablished, close the damper and THE FIRE. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAM- reduce the air supply to prevent over-firing. MABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA, OR ENGINE OIL. Also, never use gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “fresh- en up” a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. Step 3. Light the newspaper and close the door. The fire should be well-established within 10-15 minutes. You may gradually build it up by adding a few sticks at a time of a progressively larger size. Continue to build the fire until a live coal bed begins to form.

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Further suggestions... Safe Ash Handling * If the charcoal bed is relatively thick and your fuel is Ash may contain hot coals and must be treated with well-seasoned, it is possible to add fresh fuel (smaller extreme care. Ashes should be placed outdoors in a pieces first), close the door and damper, and reset the metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed con- air control within five minutes. tainer of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible * When refueling, avoid breaking the charcoal bed into floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible small pieces. Large pieces of charcoal help the fire materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are dis- recover quickly. posed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, keep them in the closed container until all cinders have * The glass will remain cleaner if refueling is done thoroughly cooled. Wood ash may be used as a gar- when the previous load of fuel has burned down to hot, den fertilizer. glowing coals. Use a crumpled piece of dry newspaper to wipe fly ash buildup off of the glass. Do not use liquid CAUTION: Never use a vacuum cleaner to remove cleaning agents of any type on hot glass. ash from the stove; always remove and dispose of the ashes properly. Remove Ashes Frequently Wear heavy stove gloves when removing ashes. Check the ash compartment before reloading the stove. If the ashes are close to the top, empty the pan. Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over the sides and back of the ash pan. Empty the ash drawer regularly - typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how hot you run your stove: the hotter the fire, the more wood you burn, and the faster ash will accumulate.

ST438

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Fig. 26 Hot ashes can be dangerous and must be stored outdoors on a noncombustible surface in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

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Maintenance

Keep Your Stove Looking New Small Lock- and Working Its Best ing Nut Door Striker Care of the Cast Iron Surface Screw An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Dutchwest Convection Heater Pawl looking new. If the paint needs retouching, allow the stove to cool completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted. Large Lock- Remove non-painted components such as air controls ing Nut or cover them with masking tape. Touch up the stove with high temperature stove paint available from your local dealer. Apply the paint sparingly. Two light coats Set Screw are better than one heavy one. ST439 Cleaning the Glass Fig. 27 Door latch adjustment. You will find that most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off regularly during hot fires. You can wipe fly ash from the glass when hot using a crumpled Remove the old ST439gasket by pulling piece of dry newspaper. Never use liquid cleaning gently, but firmly. agents on hot glass. If you wish to clean the glass more thoroughly, follow this procedure: dutchwest • Be sure the glass is completely cool. door latch • Use a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose. 7/6/00 djt • Dry the glass completely. Adjust the Door Latch The door latches must close tightly to ensure a good seal between the each door and the stove plates. With ST440 time and use, the door latches will require periodic Fig. 28 Door gasket. adjustment. Follow this procedure: (Fig. 27) 1. Loosen the small locking nut with an open end Test And Repair the Door Gaskets wrench. Air leaks can be caused byST440 low spots in the door gas- 2. Use the allen wrench (included with the stove) to kets. To locate such low spots,dutchwest close each door on a turn the striker screw clockwise one quarter-turn slip of paper and attempt to pull the paper free. If the and close the door to test the engagement. The paper slips out without tearing,door the gasketgask isn’tet snug door latch should engage tightly when closed. Make enough at that spot. 7/7/00 djt further adjustments in small increments. If the seal cannot be improved by adjusting the door 3. When the striker screw is properly adjusted, tighten latch, try shimming the gasket. Pack a small quantity of the small locking nut against the pawl without allow- cement or a smaller diameter gasket into the channel ing the striker screw to turn. beneath the gasket to lift the main gasket and thereby improve its contact with the door frame. If shimming does not improve the seal, replace the gasket following these steps: 1. Remove the original gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly. 2. Wearing safety goggles, use a wire brush or the tip of a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket.

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3. Apply a thin bead of stove cement in the newly- cleaned groove. 4. Lay the gasket into the groove. Wait until you are a couple inches from the end before you cut it. 5. Test the gasket by closing the door on a slip of paper as described above. Adjust the gasket in any areas Adjusting Bolt where an inadequate seal is evident. Front of All rope-type gasketing used in the Dutchwest Con- Stove vection Heater is made of fiberglass. The gasketing is Lock Nut 7/16” diameter for front and side doors and the ash door and 3/8” for the top plate. 1/4” gasketing is used Damper Rod behind the glass. Anchor Bolt Repair Missing Cement in Seams ST441 The cement in the stove seams may deteriorate over Fig. 29 Damper adjustment. time and fall out in places. Just as with the stove doors, it is necessary to keep the seam seals in good condi- Primary Air Control Adjustment tion. Spot-fix with furnace cement (available from your ST441 local dealer) any areas where the cement seal is visibly A simple spring-loaded tab maintains tension on the deteriorated. Allow 24 hours for the new cement to dry primary air controldamper lever. The rod air control should be loose after “washing down” seams. enough for you to7/7/00 easily set djtits position by hand, but also snug enough to remain in that position until you Avoid Damaging the Glass Door Panel change it. Do not abuse the glass by slamming the door or strik- Over time, the air control may tighten or loosen. To ing the glass with a log. Never operate your stove if it adjust the tension on the control, let the stove cool to has damaged or broken glass. If you need to replace room temperature. Open the side-loading door and look the glass, use only replacement glass provided by your in toward the inner side of the front panel of the stove. local Dutchwest dealer. (Fig. 30) Locate the lower hex head bolt (A) on the primary air manifold, just inside the door. Remove the Damper Adjustment bolt with a open end or box end wrench to gain access With time, you may need to adjust the damper link- to the adjustment screw (B) inside the manifold. Insert age to ensure that the damper plate seals tightly when a Phillips screwdriver into that hole and turn the screw closed. Test the damper when the stove is cold. When clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to de- turned into the closed position, the damper should be crease tension. Make adjustments in small increments feel “snug” but not too tight. It will become a little tighter and test the operation. Replace the hex head bolt when as the stove heats up. Use a 7/16” socket wrench with you are done. socket extension to adjust the linkage: Note that the mechanism may tighten slightly as the 1. In an alternating pattern, first loosen and then re- stove heats up. Your adjustment should leave the air move the four bolts that secure the top plate to the control snug, but not overly tight. sides of the stove. 2. Open the damper. 3. Loosen the adjusting bolt’s lock nut. (Fig. 29) Air Manifold 4. Loosen the anchor bolt’s lock nut, located on the underside of the damper. 5. Loosen the anchor bolt a turn or two. 6. Tighten the adjusting bolt.

7. Test the damper. Make further adjustments if neces- Air Con- sary. trol 8. When final adjustment has been made, tighten the B adjusting bolt lock nut, the anchor bolt, and the an- A chor bolt lock nut. ST442

Fig. 30 Primary air control adjustment.

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Cleaning the Chimney System Clean the chimney using a specially designed chimney cleaning brush, the same size and shape as the flue The chimney system is composed of the chimney and liner, attached to flexible fiberglass rods designed for the pipe that connects the stove to the chimney. Inspect this purpose. Run the brush up and down the liner the chimney and chimney connector at least twice so that any deposits fall to the bottom of the chimney monthly, and clean if necessary. where they can be removed through the clean-out door. When you first begin using the stove, check daily for Clean the chimney connector by disconnecting the sec- creosote — a substance that can look like either thick tions, taking them outside, and removing any deposits tar or black, crisp flakes. Experience will show how with a stiff wire brush. You can use a chimney brush of often you need to clean to be safe. The frequency correct size to clean chimney connector pipe. Reinstall may even vary during the year. In the colder months the connector sections after cleaning, being sure to when the hottest fires producing the least creosote are secure the individual sections with three sheet metal burned, you may need to clean only every couple of screws per section. months. During the warmer months when creosote is If you are unable to inspect and/or clean the chimney more likely to result from cooler-burning fires, weekly system yourself, contact your local Dutchwest dealer or cleaning may be necessary. hire a qualified chimney sweep in your area to do the At the very least, inspect the chimney connector and job. chimney at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a buildup of creosote Maintenance Schedule or soot has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote THE STOVE: has accumulated (1/8” [3 mm] or more), or if soot has accumulated, either should be removed to reduce the DAILY: risk of a chimney fire. Failure to keep the chimney and • Ashes should be removed before they reach the top connector system clean can result in a serious chimney of the ash pan. Check accumulation at least once a fire. day. The conditions for a chimney fire develop as follows: • Keep the area around the stove clear of any combus- When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other tible materials such as wood, furniture or clothing. organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture TWO MONTHS: to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. • Check door handle to be sure it is working properly. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue Gasketing becomes compressed after a period of lining. Creosote is flammable and, when ignited, makes time. Adjust handle tightness if necessary. an extremely hot fire within the flue system which can • Check leg bolts and heat shield screws; tighten if damage the chimney and overheat adjacent combus- necessary. tible material. Annual Spring Cleaning To reduce the amount of creosote that may form, remember to provide adequate air for combustion and to • Check gasketing for wear, and replace if necessary. strive for small, intense fires rather than large, smolder- • Remove ashes from the ash pan and replace with a ing ones. moisture absorbing material (such as kitty litter) to You can never be too safe. Contact your local fire keep the interior of the stove dry. authority for information on what to do in the event of • Inspect and clean the refractory package and cata- a chimney fire, and have a clearly understood plan on lyst. how to handle one. • Clean the dust from the inner sides of bottom, rear or Inspect Regularly, Clean as Required pipe heat shields if your stove is equipped with them. Clean surfaces are better heat reflectors than dirty Inspect the chimney and chimney connector twice surfaces. monthly and clean if necessary. Let the stove cool completely before you inspect the chimney. Use a flash- • Touch up the black paint. light and mirror to sight up the flue through the chimney clean-out door or chimney connector inspection tee. If no inspection access is available, disconnect the pipe from the stove.

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The Chimney Connector When to Suspect A Combustor Problem TWO WEEKS: There are two ways to evaluate the performance of • Inspect the chimney connector and chimney. Clean if your stove’s combustor. necessary. The first is to monitor the temperatures on the probe TWO MONTHS: thermometer. A properly-functioning combustor should operate in the range of 800-12000F. (430-650°C.). • Inspect the chimney and chimney connector. Pay Combustor temperatures consistently less than 8000F. particular attention to the horizontal runs of chim- (430°C.) merit a closer examination of the combustor. ney connector, and the elbows. Clean the system if necessary. The second performance test is to observe the amount of smoke leaving the chimney — both when the com- Yearly Spring Cleaning bustor has achieved “light-off” and when it has not. • Disassemble the chimney connector and take it Follow this simple two-step procedure: outdoors for inspection and cleaning. Replace weak • With a fire in the stove and the combustor properly sections of connector. activated by the closing of the stove damper to route • Inspect the chimney for signs of deterioration. Re- smoke through it as described in the Operation Section, pairs to a masonry chimney should be made by a go outside and observe the smoke leaving the chimney. professional mason. Replace damaged sections of • Then, open the stove damper and once again ob- prefabricated chimney. Your local Dutchwest dealer serve the smoke leaving the chimney. or a chimney sweep can help determine when re- Significantly more smoke should be observed after the placement is necessary. second step when the stove damper is open and ex- • Thoroughly clean the chimney. haust is not routed through the combustor. Be careful not to confuse smoke with steam from wet wood. Unlike Care of the Catalytic Combustor smoke, steam disappears very quickly in air. This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor, which If either of these tests indicates a problem, consider needs regular inspection and periodic replacement for other possible factors as well. proper operation. It is against the law in the United States to operate this wood heater in a manner incon- Assess Your Present Operating Conditions sistent with operating instructions in this manual, or if In Spring or Fall, draft strength is less than in the middle the catalytic element is deactivated or removed. of winter, and a related change in stove performance Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic com- may result. Small hot fires are a good solution to slug- bustor should remain active for two to six years (de- gish performance under these conditions. pending on the amount of wood burned). However, it Burning “green” (insufficiently seasoned) wood will re- is important to monitor the combustor periodically to sult in poorer performance than when burning properly ensure that it is functioning properly, as well as to deter- seasoned fuel. Was your fuel supply good and dry to mine when it needs to be replaced. A non-functioning start with, or has it changed? You may have to run your combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and stove hotter (more air) to achieve good performance if an increase in creosote and emissions. you are burning green or wet wood. Also, any changes The combustor should be visually inspected “in place” in operating routine should be considered at this time for fly ash accumulation and physical damage three as a possible reason for changed performance. times per year. Actual removal of the combustor is not Once you have ruled out any other possible causes recommended unless a more detailed inspection is war- for a decline in performance, you may proceed with an ranted because of diminished performance as outlined inspection of the catalyst. below. The refractory package housing the catalytic combustor should be inspected annually for a build-up of fly ash and cleaned if necessary. This may be done during examination of the catalytic combustor.

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Remove and Inspect the Combustor • For a visual inspection for blockage that can be performed without removing the combustor, have an • Wear safety glasses, a dust mask, and gloves. assistant shine a bright flashlight beam up through the • Remove the four bolts that secure the stove top combustor from inside the stove’s firebox. plate. There are two each on both the left and the • If combustor removal is necessary for cleaning or right side, just under the top plate overhang. With closer inspection, lift it gently out of its chamber. You the bolts removed, lift the top. may have to work it back and forth carefully to remove it. Check the combustor and the bottom of the refractory chamber for a build-up of fly ash, and remove any ash by gently blowing air through the combustor. Do not brush the surface, as this could damage the element. • Inspect the combustor, referring to the information in the “Catalytic Combustor Appendix” on Page 27 for information on what to look for. Although small hairline cracks will not affect performance, the combustor Remove these bolts should be essentially intact. If the combustor is broken ST443 in pieces or has sections missing, it should be replaced. Fig. 31 Remove four bolts securing stove top plate. Call your local Dutchwest dealer for a replacement ST443 combustor, item #CB56. Consult the warranty section The combustor is locatedtop beneath plate the bolts removable re- at the back of this manual for further information on fractory package. 7/10/00 djt catalytic combustor replacement. • Carefully remove the refractory package. It is ex- • If the combustor is in good condition and clean, re- tremely delicate; handle it as little as possible. install it. Be sure first to carefully wrap a new Interam gasket (an extra was provided with your stove) around its perimeter before replacement. Insert the gasketed combustor gently back into position, and replace the Stove refractory package. Top • Before replacing the stove top, check the damper. If the gasket is intact, but the damper isn’t locking tightly, adjustment should be made. Also check the gasket that seals the top plate. Catalytic • Gasket should be replaced only if damaged or miss- Burner ing. The top plate uses a 3/8” gasket and the damper is sealed with a 3/8” gasket. The procedure for removing the old gasket and installing the new is the same as ST444 that described for door gaskets on Page 19.

Fig. 32 Remove refractory package with care. • Replace the stove top, and tighten the four top plate bolts that secure it. Be sure that the top plate seats properly before tightening, and tighten the bolts alter- nately as you would tighten the bolts that secure a car ST444 tire. catalytic burner Watch for Better Results 7/10/00 djt Finish up by cleaning the chimney connector. Then, use the stove in your typical manner for two weeks and note the stove’s performance, taking special note of the performance tests described above. If a problem persists, contact your Dutchwest dealer for further advice about your particular situation.

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Catalytic Combustor In any chemical reaction, including the combustion Masking and Poisoning process, there are certain conditions which must be met before the reaction can take place. For example, a While the catalyst itself does not enter into the combus- reaction may require a certain temperature, or a certain tion process, it is possible for certain elements, such concentration of the reactants (the combustion gases as lead and sulfur, to attach to the active sites on the and oxygen), or a certain amount of time. Catalysts, surface of the honeycomb. Though the catalyst is still though not changed themselves during the reaction, there, it is covered, or masked, by the contaminant, and have the ability to act at a molecular level to change cannot function. To avoid this situation, it is important these requirements. In the secondary combustion not to burn anything in your Dutchwest Convection chamber of the Dutchwest Convection Heaters, the Heater that is a source of these contaminants. Particu- catalyst reduces the temperature at which secondary larly avoid painted or treated wood, coal, household combustion can start from the 1000 - 1200° F. (540 trash, colored papers, metal foils, or plastics. Chemical - 650° C) range to the 500 - 600° F. (260 - 315° C) chimney cleaners may also contain harmful elements. range, increasing efficiency, and reducing creosote and The safest approach is to burn only untreated, natural emissions. wood. Though it is advantageous, the catalytic reaction does Flame Impingement have some limitations of its own. Primary among these The catalytic element is not designed for exposure to is that the reactants (the gases) come into close physi- direct flame. If you continually overfire your Dutchwest cal contact with the catalyst itself. Convection Heater, the chemistry of the catalyst coating To ensure the necessary contact, the catalytic element may be altered, inhibiting the combustion process. in your Dutchwest Convection Heater is composed Thermal degradation of the ceramic base may also oc- of a ceramic base in the shape of a honeycomb. On cur, causing the element to disintegrate. Stay within the each of the honeycomb’s many surfaces a coating of recommended guidelines of the Operation section. the catalyst (usually a noble metal such as platinum or palladium) is applied. The large surface area exposed Mechanical Damage in this configuration ensures that the combustion gases If the element is mishandled, damage may occur. have the greatest opportunity to come in contact with Always treat the element carefully. Remember the the catalyst. catalyst is made of a ceramic material; treat it as you Loss of catalytic activity will be apparent in several would fine china. Hairline cracks will not affect the ways. First you may notice an increase in fuel con- performance of the catalyst, as long as the steel sleeve sumption. Second, there will be a visible increase holds the element in the proper position. in the rate at which creosote builds up in your chimney connector system. You may also notice a heavy Peeling discharge of smoke from the chimney. There are a Peeling of the surface coat may occur if the catalytic number of catalytic problems which can cause loss of element is frequently subjected to excessive tempera- activity: tures. Follow the operating instructions carefully to Blockage avoid this type of damage. Every Dutchwest product is equipped with either a While the honeycomb pattern ensures good contact, it Corning “Long-Life”® or a Technical Glass Products also increases the resistance to flow of the combustion “Honeycomb”®. The products are equivalent. If for any gases, and, because of the many surfaces, provides reason you must ship your catalytic element, remem- more places for creosote and fly ash to deposit. It is ber its fragile nature. Place the element in a plastic important to follow the operating instructions in order bag, and package it with a generous amount of shock to minimize these deposits, and to periodically inspect absorbing material. your catalyst for signs of blockage.

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Draft Management Your stove is only one part of a system that includes the chimney, the operator, the fuel, and the home. The other Indoor/ Outdoor Location parts of the system will affect how well the stove works. Because the chimney’s function is to keep the smoke warm, When there is a good match between all the parts, the sys- it is best to locate it inside the house. This location uses the tem works well. house as insulation for the flue and allows some radiant Wood stove operation depends on natural (unforced) draft. heat release from the flue into the home. Since an interior Natural draft occurs when exhaust gas is hotter (and there- chimney doesn’t continuously lose its heat to the outdoors, fore lighter) than the outdoor air at the top of the chimney. less heat from the stove is required to get it warm and keep The greater the temperature difference, the stronger the it warm. draft. As the hot exhaust gas rises out of the chimney, it generates suction that draws air into the stove for combus- Flue Sizing tion. A slow, lazy fire when the stove’s air inlets are fully The flue size for a controlled-combustion appliance should open indicates a weak draft. A brisk fire, supported only by be based on the cross-sectional volume of the stove flue air entering the stove through the air inlets, indicates a good outlet. In this case, more is definitely not better. Hot gases draft. The inlets are passive; they regulate how much air can lose heat through expansion; if a stove with a six-inch flue enter the stove, but they don’t force air into it. collar (28 square inch area) is vented into a 10” x 10” flue, The efficiency of a modern woodburning appliance, (in which the gases will expand to over three times their original vol- the amount of air available for combustion is regulated), ume. As gases cool with expansion, draft strength decreas- depends on the chimney to keep exhaust gases warm all the es. If an oversized flue is also outside the house, the heat it way outdoors. The characteristics of your chimney - whether absorbs will be conducted to the outdoor air and the flue will it is steel or masonry, interior or exterior, matched or mis- remain relatively cool. matched to the stove outlet, - determine how quickly it will It is common for a masonry flue to be oversized for the warm up and how well it will sustain the optimum tempera- stove. Such a chimney can take quite a while to warm up tures necessary to maintain strong draft and efficient com- and the stove performance will likely be disappointing. The bustion. Here follows a description of various flue system best solution to an oversize flue problem is the installation characteristics and the related effects on stove performance. of an insulated steel chimney liner of the same diameter as the appliance flue outlet. The liner keeps the exhaust gas Masonry Chimney warm and the result is a stronger draft. An uninsulated liner Although masonry is the traditional material used for is a second choice - although the liner will keep the exhaust chimney construction, it can have distinct performance restricted to its original volume, the air around the liner will disadvantages when used to vent a controlled-combustion require time and heat energy to warm up. woodstove. Masonry forms an effective ‘heat sink’ - that Check your local codes. You may be required to install a flue is, it absorbs and holds heat for long periods of time. The liner in any oversize or masonry flue. large mass, however, may take a long time to become hot enough to sustain a strong draft. The larger the chimney (in Pipe & Chimney Layout total mass), the longer it will take to warm up. Cold masonry Every bend in the flue will act as a brake on the exhaust as will actually cool exhaust gases enough to diminish draft it flows from the firebox to the chimney cap. The ideal pipe strength. This problem is worse if the chimney is located and chimney layout is straight up from the stove through a outside the home or if the chimney flue has a cross-sectional completely straight chimney. Use this layout if at all possible volume much larger than the stove outlet. as it will promote optimum stove performance and simplify Steel Chimney maintenance. If the stovepipe must elbow to enter a chimney, locate the Most factory-made ‘Class A’ steel chimneys have a layer of elbow about midway between the stove top and the chimney insulation around the inner flue. This insulation keeps the thimble. This configuration lets the smoke speed up before smoke warm and protects the surrounding structure from the it must turn, keeps some pipe in the room for heat transfer, high flue temperatures. Because the insulation is less dense and allows long-term flexibility for installing a different appli- than masonry, the inner steel liner warms up more quickly ance without relocating the thimble. than a masonry chimney; this makes the steel chimney There should be no more than eight feet of single-wall stove support a good draft more quickly than masonry does. Steel pipe between the stove and a chimney. Longer runs can chimneys are not as attractive as masonry, but they are very cool the smoke enough to cause draft and creosote prob- durable and generally outperform masonry. lems. Use double-wall stove pipe for longer runs.

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Single Venting Backpuffing Your stove requires a dedicated flue. Do not connect the Backpuffing is a condition that results when the draft is too stove to a flue used by any other appliance. Chimney draft weak to pull flue gases out of the chimney system as fast as is a natural form of energy and follows the path of least the fire generates them. Volatile gases build up within the resistance. If the stove is vented to a flue that also serves firebox until reaching a density and temperature at which an open fireplace or another appliance, the draft will also they ignite. With this ignition, you may hear a muffled pop- pull air in through those avenues. The additional air flow will ping sound and see a bit of smoke forced out of the stove. lower flue temperatures, reduce draft strength and promote This condition is most likely to occur in the Spring or Fall creosote development; overall stove performance will suffer. when moderate outdoor temperatures and low intensity fires The effect is similar to that of a vacuum cleaner with a hole produce weak draft. If your stove back-puffs, open up the in the hose. In some extreme instances, the other appliance damper to let the smoke rise to the flue more quickly. Also, can even impose a negative draft and result in a dangerous open the air inlets to induce a livelier fire and speed airflow draft reversal. through the stove. Avoid large loads of firewood at one time. You should always see lively, dancing flames in the firebox; Fuel a lazy, smoky fire is inefficient and will promote draft prob- Even the best stove installation will not perform well with lems. poor fuel. If available, always use hardwood that has been air-dried (“seasoned”) 12-18 months. Softwood burns more Draft Testing rapidly than hardwood and has a high pitch content condu- An easy way to determine whether your chimney draft is cive to creosote production. Decayed wood of any type has strong enough is to close the stove damper, wait a few little heat value and should not be used. minutes to let the airflow stabilize, and then test whether All unseasoned (‘green’) wood has a high moisture content. you can vary the strength of the fire by swinging the air Much of its heat value will be used to evaporate moisture control open and closed. Results here are not instant; you before the wood can burn. This significantly reduces not only may need to wait a few minutes for a change in the air the amount of energy available to warm your home, but also control setting to have an effect on the fire. If there is no the intensity of the fire and temperature of the exhaust gas. change, the draft is not yet strong enough to let you close Incomplete combustion and cool flue temperatures promote the damper. You will need to open it for a while longer and creosote formation and weak draft. manage the fire with the air inlet until the draft strengthens. You can judge the moisture content of wood by its appear- Keep a record of your operating habits and relate them to ance and weight or use a commercially available moisture their effects on the stove’s function. You’ll be rewarded with meter for an exact measurement. Unseasoned wood will be safe and efficient performance. a third heavier than dry wood. Also, look for cracks (“check- ing”) in the ends of the log that result from contraction as the Negative Pressure wood dries. The longer and wider the cracks are, the dryer Good draft also depends on a sufficient supply of air to the the wood is. stove. The chimney can’t pull in more air than is available Purchase your fuel from a reputable dealer. to it. Sluggish draft can be caused by a house that is tight enough to prevent the ready flow of air to the stove, or by Creosote competition between the stove and other appliances that vent indoor air to the outside; i.e., exhaust fans for range Creosote is a by-product of low-temperature stove op- hoods, clothes dryers, bathroom fans, etc. If the chimney eration, weak draft, or both. It is a tar that results when draws well when all such equipment is turned off (or sealed, unburned gases condense inside the flue system at tem- in the case of fireplaces and/or other stoves), you need peratures below 290˚ F. Creosote is volatile and can gen- to be attentive in timing the use of the other appliances. If erate a chimney fire. All of the installation characteristics you need to crack a nearby window or door to enable the that adversely affect chimney draft also promote creosote chimney to pull well, you should install an outside-air intake condensation. Consequently, you can minimize creosote to bring combustion air into the room. accumulation with an effective chimney design and the use of operational techniques that encourage good draft and Conclusion complete combustion. Inspect your chimney frequently and clean it whenever accu- Woodburning is more an art than a science. Art includes mulation is exceeds 1/4”. technique; and since installations, homes, and fuel vary, the stove operator must also vary technique, (mostly timing), to achieve satisfying results. Over time, you will become famil- iar with the features of your particular installation; you will be able to identify cause and effect in a variety of seasonal circumstances, and adapt your operating habits to changing conditions.

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MHSC reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, 19 specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. 37 Dutchwest Convection Heater Models 2460, 2461, 2462 Item/Description 2460 2461 2462 1. Bottom 7000958 7000978 7000979 2. Outer Back 7001144 7001231 7001234 1135 3. Inner Bottom 7001136 7001116 7001149 Dutchwest parts 4. Inner Back (After 9/97 No Outside Air Slot) 8/02 7001130 7001230 7001233 (Before9/97 Slot for Outside Air 7001173 7001174 7000984 5. Inner Top 7001112 7001119 (See Item #61) Inner Top Ass’y (Inner Top, Web, Gasket, Tabs & Bolts) 0000003 0000004 0000016 Inner Top Ass’y (Inner Top, Web, All Hardware, Baffle, -- 7001171 -- All Gaskets) 30 7001135 Dutchwest Convection Heater Dutchwest® Models 2460, 2461, 2462 (continued) Item/Description 2460 2461 2462 6. Inner Top Web 7001110 7001110 7000110 (to 7/97) 7. Inner Top Channel Cap 7000961 7000974 7000987 8. Air Distributor 7000952 7000952 7000952 9. Baffle 7000953 7000953 -- 10. Right Side (After 7/97 no outside air) 7001229 7001229 7001232 11. Left Side 7001120 7001120 7001150 12. Side Door 7001121 7001121 7001151 13. Load Door Handle (2) 5004245 5004245 5004245 14. Door Pawl (2) (Front Doors) 30002362 30002362 30002362 15. Pawl Assembly (Load Door) -- 30002362 30002362 16. Primary Air Manifold 7001137 7001122 7001152 17. Front 7001139 7001124 7001154 18. Gasket for Front Door 7000910 7000910 7000910 19. Ashdoor 7001141 7001126 7001156 20. Grate 30002092 30002092 7001148 21. Retainer Tab for Web (2) 1601488 1601488 1601488 22. Fan Plate 7000037 7000037 7000037 23. Damper 7000954 7000954 7000954 24. Damper Adjuster 7000950 7000950 7000950 28. Damper Tab (2) 1601488 1601488 1601488 29. Damper Crank 7000951 7000951 7000951 30. Damper Operating Rod 7001145 7001131 7001160 31. Grate Back 7001166 7001166 7001178 32. Top 7000960 7000972 7000985 33. Hearth 7001142 7001127 7001157 34. Flue Collar 7000969 7000969 1304280 35. Leg - NOTE: Uses 1/4-20 x 1Z\v Bolt 7000016 7000016 7000016 35a. Leg - NOTE: Uses 3/8-16 x 1Z\v Bolt* 30005573 30005573 30005573 36. Damper Handle Stub 5004265 5004265 5004265 37. Ash Door Handle 5004237 5004237 5004237 38. Ash Pan 7000G79 7000G69 7000G89 39. Gasket for Glass 1203591 1203591 1203591 40. Glass 7001146 7001132 7001161 41. Manifold Cap (2) 7001163 7001164 7001165 42. Holder for Door Handle Insert 1600600 1600600 1600600 43. Primary Air Control 30002738 30002739 30002737 44. Damper Tab for Primary Control 1601488 1601488 1601488 45. Spring for Primary Control 1201846 1201846 1201846 47. Front Door 7001140 7001125 7001155 48. Inner Bottom Screw, 1/4-20 x 3³⁄₄” 1201394 1201394 1201394 50. Andiron (2) 7001117 7001117 7001117 53. Side Wear Plate 7001198 7001198 7001199 54. Interam Gasket 0000837 0000837 0000837 55. Catalytic Combustor 000CB56 000CB56 000CB56 56. Refractory 1602515 1602515 1602515 (to 7/97) 57. Combustor Air Inlet 7001128 7001128 7001128 58. Probe Thermometer 7000948 7000948 7000948 59. Brass Bar 30002731 30002732 30002733 60. Refractory Package1 (as of 7/97) -- -- 1602514 61. Inner Top1 -- -- 7001226 62. Inner Top Insert/Baffle Combination as of 1/972 -- -- 7001225 63. Wood Handle w/Lifter - NI 30002787 30002787 30002787 64. Bottom Heat Shield 7000HS2 7000HS1 7000HS3 65. Leg Leveller* 1201745 1201745 1201745 66. Heat Shield Bracket 7000I14 7000I14 7000I14

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7001135 31 Warranty Exclusions & Limitations 1. This product must be installed or serviced by a qualified installer, Limited 3 Year Warranty preferably NFI or WETT (Canada) certified, as prescribed by the MHSC warrants that this woodburning stove will be free of defects in mate- local jurisdiction. It must be installed and operated at all times in ac- rial and workmanship for a period of three years from the date you receive cordance with the Installation and Operating instructions furnished it, except that the catalyst, thermostat assembly, handles, glass door pan- with the product any alterion, willful abuse, accident or misuse of els, cement, and gasketing shall be warranted as described below. this product shall nullify this warranty. MHSC will repair or replace, at its option, any part found to be defective 2. This warranty is transferable; however, proof of original retail pur- upon inspection by a Dutchwest, Authorized Dealer. The customer chase is required. must return the defective part or the stove, with shipping prepaid, to 3. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove. Misuse includes the Authorized Dealer or pay for any Authorized Dealer in-home travel overfiring which will result if the stove is used in such a manner as fees or service charges for in-home repair work. It is the dealer’s op- to cause one or more of the plates to glow red. Overfiring can be tion whether the repair work will be done in the customer’s home or in identified later by warped plates and areas where the paint pigment the dealer’s shop. If, upon inspection, the damage is found to be the has burned off. Overfiring in enamel fireplaces is identified by bub- fault of the manufacturer, repairs will be authorized at no charge to the bling, cracking, chipping and discoloration of the porcelain enamel customer for parts and/or labor. finish. MHSC offers no warranty on chipping of enamel surfaces. Any woodburning stove or part thereof that is repaired or replaced dur- Inspect your woodburning stove prior to accepting it for any damage ing the limited warranty period will be warranted under the terms of the to the enamel. limited warranty for a period not to exceed the remaining term of the 4. This warranty does not cover misuse of the stove as described original limited warranty or six (6) months, whichever is longer. in the Owner’s Guide, nor does it cover an stove which has been modified unless authorized by a MHSC representative in writing. Limited 1 Year Warranty This warranty does not cover damage to the stove caused by burn- The following parts of the woodburning stove are warranted to be free ing salt saturated wood, chemically treated wood, or any fuel not of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from recommended in the Owner’s Guide. the date you receive it: The thermostat assembly, handles, glass door 5. This warranty does not cover a stove repaired by someone other panels, cement, and gasketing. Any of these items found to be defec- than a Dutchwest Authorized Dealer. tive will be repaired or replaced at no charge, upon the return of the part 6. Damage to the unit while in transit is not covered by this warranty with postage prepaid to a Dutchwest Authorized Dealer. but is subject to a claim against the common carrier. Contact Any part repaired or replaced during the limited warranty period will Dutchwest Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased your stove be warranted under the terms of the limited warranty for a period not or MHSC if the purchase was direct. (Do not operate the stove as to exceed the remaining term of the original limited warranty or six (6) this may negate the ability to process the claim with the carrier.) months, whichever is longer. 7. Claims are not valid where the installation does not conform to local building and fire codes or, in their absence, to the recommendations Limited Catalyst Warranty in our Owner’s Guide. The catalyst will be warranted for a six year period as follows: If the 8. The salt air environment of coastal areas, or a high-humidity en- original catalyst or a replacement catalyst proves defective or ceases to vironment, can be corrosive to the porcelain enamel finish. These maintain 70% of its particulate emission reduction activity (as measured conditions can cause rusting of the cast iron beneath the porcelain by an approved testing procedure) within 24 months from the date the enamel finish, which will cause the porcelain enamel finish to flake stove is received, the catalyst itself will be replaced free. off. This warranty does not cover damage caused by a salt air or From 25 - 72 months a pro-rated credit will be allowed against a re- high-humidity environment. placement catalyst and the cost of labor necessary for its installation at 9. MHSC shall have no obligation to enhance or update any unit once the time of replacement. manufactured. For stove purchases made after June 30, 1990, a third year IN NO EVENT SHALL MHSC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CON- (25 - 36 months) of no charge replacement will be made when combus- SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING tor failure is due to thermal degradation of the substrate (crumbling of THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, ceramic material). The customer must pay for any in-home travel fees, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. service charges, or transportation costs for returning the stove to the THIS WARRANTY SUPERCEDES ALL OTHER ORAL OR WRITTEN Authorized Dealer. WARRANTIES. Amount of Time Credit Towards Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidential and Since Purchase Replacement Cost consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty 0 - 24 months 100% lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives 25 - 36 months 505 you specific rights and you may have other rights which vary from state 37 - 48 months 30% to state. 49 - 60 months 20% How to Obtain Service 61 - 72 months 10% If a defect is noted within the warranty period, the customer should con- Any replacement catalyst will be warranted under the terms of the tact a Dutchwest Authorized Dealer or MHSC if the purchase was direct catalyst warranty for the remaining term of the original warranty. The with the following information: purchaser must provide the following information in order to receive a replacement catalyst under the terms of this limited warranty: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the purchaser. 2. Date of purchase. 1. Name, address and telephone number. 3. Serial number from the label on the back. 2. Proof of original purchase date. 4. Nature of the defect or damage. 3. Date of failure of catalyst. 5. Any relevant information or circumstances, e.g., installation, 4. Any relevant information or circumstances regarding determina- mode of operation when defect was noted. tion of failure. 5. In addition, the owner must return the failed catalyst. A warranty claim will then start in process. MHSC reserves the right to withhold final approval of a warranty claim pending a visual inspection of the defect by authorized representatives. MHSC 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.mhsc.com